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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAhimsa Foundation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Niwot, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 852700743. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $160M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Ahimsa Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.
Ahimsa Foundation is located in Niwot, CO, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Ahimsa Foundation has $160M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ahimsa Foundation is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. It has $160M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Ahimsa Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Ahimsa Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Ahimsa Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Ahimsa Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $160M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Ahimsa Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ahimsa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 852700743, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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AHIMSA FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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NeutralMiyoko Schinner vs. Satish Karandikar in battle of vegan heavyweights - Animals 24-7
Ahimsa Companies pumps $12m into Ohio plant, takes long view on alt meat: ‘We’re on the right side of history’ - AgFunderNews
Beyond Meat Secures $100 Million From Ahimsa Foods Affiliate - Plant Based News
Beyond Meat secures $100M to pay down debt as plant-based sales suffer - Food Dive
As Sales Slide Again in ‘Disappointing’ Q1, Beyond Meat Nets $100M in Debt Funding - Green Queen Media
Cash-Strapped Beyond Meat Gets $100 Million From Diet Non-Profit - Bloomberg
Ahimsa Companies Acquires Good Catch Production Facility from Gathered Foods - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
Minneapolis plant-based food company Wicked Kitchen acquired as industry consolidates and slows - Star Tribune
“We’ve got to step up and help these companies get to that next level” - new investor Ahimsa Companies on backing plant-based - Global Food Industry News
Wicked Kitchen begins new ownership under animal-free Ahimsa cohort - Global Food Industry News
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Quick facts about Ahimsa Foundation
- What is Ahimsa Foundation?
- Ahimsa Foundation is a animal welfare private non-operating foundation based in Niwot, United States.
- Who leads Ahimsa Foundation?
- Shaleen Shah serves as President.
- Where is Ahimsa Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Niwot, United States.
- What is Ahimsa Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B.
- Is Ahimsa Foundation trustworthy?
- Ahimsa Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Ahimsa Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 852700743.
- What is Ahimsa Foundation's website?
- http://www.ahimsafdn.org